Finishing Becca
Author | : Ann Rinaldi |
Publisher | : HarperCollins |
Total Pages | : 385 |
Release | : 1994-12-05 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780547351186 |
ISBN-13 | : 0547351186 |
Rating | : 4/5 (186 Downloads) |
Download or read book Finishing Becca written by Ann Rinaldi and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 1994-12-05 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An independent-minded young maid tells the story of social-climber Peggy Shippen and how she influenced Benedict Arnold’s betrayal of the Patriot forces. Revolutionary Philadelphia is brought to life as Becca seeks to find her “missing pieces” while exploring the complicated issues of the war between the impoverished independence men and the decadent British Tories. “This tale of treachery comes alive under [Rinaldi’s] pen.”--Kirkus Reviews